Skiing in Fribourg
Fribourg is a ski destination in Switzerland, part of The Alps region, with 10 ski resorts to explore. The skiing spans elevations from 864m to 1,975m, giving a vertical range of 1,111m. Across the area there are 70km of prepared pistes. There are 116 runs in total - 76 easy, 32 intermediate, 7 advanced - catering to all ability levels. 43 ski lifts serve the slopes, including 2 gondolas and 5 chairlifts. Notable resorts in the area include Jaun-Gastlosen Bergbahnen, Charmey, Schwarzsee and Les Paccots. The ski season typically runs from November to April. A daily adult lift pass costs around €73 on average.
Ski Resorts in Fribourg
10 ski resorts in Fribourg
Charmey
Charmey.ch is a four-season mountain destination in the Freiburg Prealps (Gruyère district, canton of Fribourg, Switzerland), operated by TéléCharmey SA since 2019. The gondola runs from the village of Charmey (1637 m) to the summit of Vounetz (1627 m). In summer: toboggan trail (unique in Switzerland), via ferrata, zip lines, tree climbing, paragliding, hiking, pumptrack, mountain biking, Dahu game and cheese making. In winter: alpine skiing (30 km of slopes), snowboard, sledging, snowtubing, cross-country skiing (20 km), snowshoeing and ski touring. Night openings on Fridays and Saturdays. Mountain restaurant Le Vounetz, Sunday brunch, regular events. Group outings, corporate outings and school trips welcome. Magic Pass partner. Certified Swisstainable and OK:GO (accessibility).
Hapfere
Hapfere is a small ski area in Fribourg, Switzerland. It has 1 km of pistes served by one lift. The slopes run from 864 m to 932 m, a vertical drop of 68 m.
Jaun-Gastlosen Bergbahnen
Jaun-Gastlosen Bergbahnen is a ski area in Fribourg, Switzerland. It has 13 km of pistes served by 4 lifts, including 1 chairlift. The slopes run from 1,021 m to 1,570 m, a vertical drop of 549 m.
La Berra
La Berra is a resort offering winter activities like skiing and snowboarding, and summer activities such as a bike park and hiking. It is included in the Magic Pass.
La Chia
La Chia is a small ski area in Fribourg, Switzerland. It has 2.6 km of pistes served by one lift. The slopes run from 1,001 m to 1,308 m, a vertical drop of 307 m.
Les Paccots
Les Paccots is a ski area in Fribourg, Switzerland. It has 9.4 km of pistes served by 9 lifts. The slopes run from 1,064 m to 1,487 m, a vertical drop of 423 m.
Moléson
Moléson is a ski area in Fribourg, Switzerland. It has 9 km of pistes served by 10 lifts, including 1 gondola or cable car and 1 chairlift. The slopes run from 1,109 m to 1,975 m, a vertical drop of 866 m.
Mont-Gibloux
Téléskis du Mont-Gibloux is a small ski resort offering daily and season passes. It operates on specific days during the week and daily during Fribourg school holidays.
Rathvel
Rathvel is a ski area in Fribourg, Switzerland. It has 5.6 km of pistes served by 4 lifts. The slopes run from 1,190 m to 1,488 m, a vertical drop of 298 m.
Schwarzsee
Schwarzsee is a ski area in Fribourg, Switzerland. It has 12 km of pistes served by 5 lifts, including 2 chairlifts. The slopes run from 1,049 m to 1,748 m, a vertical drop of 699 m.
Fribourg at a Glance
Aggregate stats across 10 resorts
Total Resorts
10
Total Piste km
87 km
Total Lifts
44
Elevation Range
864–1,975 m
Avg Day Pass
-
Total Runs
116
Where to start in Fribourg
Top picks across 2 categories
Best for beginners
- 1.Les PaccotsVery good
- 2.SchwarzseeVery good
- 3.Jaun-Gastlosen BergbahnenGood
Best value
- 1.CharmeyGood
- 2.HapfereGood
- 3.Jaun-Gastlosen BergbahnenGood
Top Resorts in Fribourg
Sorted by Piste km
| Resort | Piste km | Vert. Drop (m) | Lifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charmey | 30 | 747 | 4 |
| Jaun-Gastlosen Bergbahnen | 13 | 549 | 4 |
| Schwarzsee | 12 | 699 | 5 |
| Les Paccots | 9 | 423 | 9 |
| Moléson | 9 | 866 | 10 |
| Rathvel | 6 | 300 | 4 |
| La Berra | 3 | 480 | 4 |
| La Chia | 3 | 307 | 1 |
| Mont-Gibloux | 2 | 184 | 2 |
| Hapfere | 1 | 67 | 1 |
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